The 1.1.3.1 update is a "hotfix" style patch. Unlike major version jumps (like moving from 1.0 to 1.1), this minor revision focuses on stability and specific hardware compatibility. For The Last of Us Part I , these incremental updates are often released to fix crashes that occur during shader compilation or in specific cutscenes. Key Fixes in this Version
Locate where your game is installed (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Last of Us Part I ). TLOU-Update-from-1.1.3.0-to-1.1.3.1.rar
Typically contains the build.version file and updated .psarc files. TLOU-Update-from-1.1.3.0-to-1.1.3.1.rar
Optimization of the initial shader building process to prevent CPU over-utilization. TLOU-Update-from-1.1.3.0-to-1.1.3.1.rar
Fixes for "Out of Memory" errors that plague users with lower VRAM.